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by jspiezio
Nov 24th, '12, 19:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dive boat flips
Replies: 3
Views: 2109

Re: Dive boat flips

I have been through there a few times, and in the past I have seen large cats get in trouble there. One time a large cat almost slammed the boat I was heading out on because she got turned sideways and was being driven in by the breakers. I am partial to monohulls in a following sea, and this is a g...
by jspiezio
Nov 24th, '12, 10:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great South Bay Spring Fling!
Replies: 16
Views: 4593

Re: Great South Bay Spring Fling!

Pete- she was at Jim Ray's shop at the Anchorage in Lindenhurst being refitted over the winter- new engine mounts, lots of updating and improvements. Unfortunately the entire place went up in flames. I had about a foot and a half on my first floor and the parents had about an inch or so in the house...
by jspiezio
Nov 23rd, '12, 18:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great South Bay Spring Fling!
Replies: 16
Views: 4593

Re: Great South Bay Spring Fling!

Will try to make this and also try to help get it going. My dad will be bringing his 31 up from Florida this summer since his 32 Blackfin was destroyed in the storm. So we may attend in an actual 31!
by jspiezio
Sep 30th, '12, 17:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I went down just before the site did.
Replies: 52
Views: 44712

Re: I went down just before the site did.

Walter K wrote:I was on the bridge of the Bluebeard trolling for Bass when my cell phone rang.....
Walter, I'm glad that you are doing well and I hope the biopsies return the news we all would like. But I need to know, did you hit the bass?

Hope that made you smile
by jspiezio
Jun 13th, '12, 11:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: no more need for cleats when anchoring !!
Replies: 11
Views: 3473

sim wrote:I
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I got nothing to say...


okay...maybe one thing...man you gotta have some pair of balls to do that!
Or, maybe, none?
by jspiezio
Jun 12th, '12, 22:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: no more need for cleats when anchoring !!
Replies: 11
Views: 3473

yikes
by jspiezio
May 29th, '12, 16:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pair of Old Farts
Replies: 46
Views: 63620

I will buy it, sounds like a great fundraiser idea.
by jspiezio
May 25th, '12, 10:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barbara Jean Progress report
Replies: 27
Views: 11980

The interior is great. I love the boat. Good luck with her and get her in the water!
by jspiezio
May 22nd, '12, 21:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good bye faihful
Replies: 105
Views: 412266

UV, I really am too sad to post much, which is good because it wouldn't add anything of value. You are a good man who has known more than most. I would gladly help you any way I could.
by jspiezio
May 19th, '12, 14:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trolling combos
Replies: 30
Views: 8279

Reality: There is tackle you don't want your guests to use. YOU will rarely use trolling equipment because you're running the boat. Chunking, chumming, bottom fishing is where you will actually have that "perfect combo" in your hands, but the minute you put it down, someone will lay it down on a ha...
by jspiezio
May 15th, '12, 21:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dad just got back from Cuba... Pilar still there.
Replies: 4
Views: 2008

I can honestly say that I am jealous of your Dad. Please, share more of the trip.
by jspiezio
May 13th, '12, 12:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Azmut 58 Sinks on the Long Island Sound
Replies: 24
Views: 8038

Raybo Marine NY wrote: Those are some bad ass buoys, the navy should use them as weapons

They are extra effective against boats built by Italians.
by jspiezio
May 12th, '12, 18:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Azmut 58 Sinks on the Long Island Sound
Replies: 24
Views: 8038

I think that I see his bottom paint on this bouy

Image
by jspiezio
May 12th, '12, 18:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Goodbye Carroll Shelby
Replies: 9
Views: 2290

289 slabside, my first love.
by jspiezio
Apr 17th, '12, 21:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: East coat help
Replies: 26
Views: 7496

Went and looked the engines today. Spent about an hour there. Engines are very clean, i will text Joe a few shots I took, as well as serial #s etc. These came out of a B31 FBC, very clean looking. They are being replaced with Iveco 370hp engines, which actually have a smaller envelope. We shall see ...
by jspiezio
Apr 17th, '12, 16:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good news bad news
Replies: 15
Views: 10727

Five Angels has mechanical controls on her Yanmars. She has never had a problem.Image
by jspiezio
Apr 16th, '12, 14:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Never to old to "send it"................
Replies: 9
Views: 3069

I'll admit it, I'm lost.
by jspiezio
Apr 16th, '12, 12:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: East coat help
Replies: 26
Views: 7496

I think I can be there tomorrow around 11:00 AM, if that works.
by jspiezio
Apr 12th, '12, 06:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: East coat help
Replies: 26
Views: 7496

I will be driving by there on Tuesday 4/15 on my way to Sikorsky. I can stop by on my way back in the afternoon (about 4:00) if no one has stopped to have a look.
by jspiezio
Apr 2nd, '12, 18:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello(new to the board) Bertram 31 build
Replies: 68
Views: 40371

Those Portuguese windshields do work great, especially nice out west. Workmanship seems top notch, Good luck
by jspiezio
Feb 4th, '12, 10:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Navigation
Replies: 37
Views: 12526

I regularly run using traditional navigation methods, but I verify with the electronics. I always run using compass courses, even when visibility is perfectly clear. That way when I am running in fog or at night I only worry about the other stuff in the water around me, I know where I am and where I...
by jspiezio
Feb 2nd, '12, 12:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any input on installing a 3rd inboard trolling motor-Bruce?
Replies: 8
Views: 2921

MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS EP-2000 Elco EP-2000 Length 21" Width 16.22” Height 18.32” Weight 260 lbs The motor is small enough that it could work. It's the batteries that kill you- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE Volts 72 vdc Amp/hrs 220 amp/hrs Number of batteries 6 Battery weight (95-135 lbs each - L...
by jspiezio
Feb 1st, '12, 06:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: need votes
Replies: 42
Views: 33059

voted and liked in facebook
by jspiezio
Jan 20th, '12, 22:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advice please...
Replies: 10
Views: 1784

Ed Curry wrote:You shouldn't put outboards on Bertrams, bad things happen!
+1
by jspiezio
Jan 2nd, '12, 16:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: while at it 3
Replies: 22
Views: 6304

She looks super Gert. I am sorry to see that grey hull go, it just looked tough.
by jspiezio
Jan 2nd, '12, 13:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 40 knot B31
Replies: 12
Views: 3727

Sounds cool and if the guy is happy why would we pee on his project. Boat looks good and it sounds like it runs great, I'm glad he enjoys it.
by jspiezio
Dec 21st, '11, 22:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Mom
Replies: 50
Views: 27715

My condolences Brew, I will keep you and yours in my prayers. Your mom lived a great life, probably the best think anyone could do in her memory would be to follow her example.
by jspiezio
Dec 18th, '11, 13:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 23 Sea Craft
Replies: 36
Views: 16242

same guy Pete, great Fluke fisherman
by jspiezio
Dec 18th, '11, 09:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 23 Sea Craft
Replies: 36
Views: 16242

@ Bob Fiorisi and Raybo

Last night my neighbor brought up that he is in the market for a 23' Seacraft and I told him about Behringer's boat. He would love to get a look at it. I think I know Chick from the SSMTC but if you guys wouldn't mind could you forward his contact info via PM? Thanks.

John
by jspiezio
Dec 17th, '11, 09:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I just shoulda known it
Replies: 22
Views: 5499

Re: I just shoulda known it

Bertramp wrote: discretion told me ... don't say that !
It is the better part of valor.
by jspiezio
Dec 13th, '11, 09:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AF 447 Cockpit voice transcripts and modern technology
Replies: 5
Views: 1533

Like they say, "If it ain't Boeing, I ain't going'.
by jspiezio
Dec 2nd, '11, 13:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 23' Hunter
Replies: 33
Views: 6072

Super pretty boat, wow.

The Dyers are great boats, but their hulls are the downeast "built down" style. Perfect for rolling in the breakers off Cutty Hunk, where they are supposed to be.
by jspiezio
Nov 21st, '11, 09:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Robert Wagner/Natalie Wood boat
Replies: 21
Views: 5995

Would look much better sans flybridge. It looks like an express design with the FB plopped on as an afterthought.
It also looks like a mid-century modern precursor to the now common "Euro" styling.
by jspiezio
Nov 13th, '11, 15:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tremendously sad news
Replies: 65
Views: 26993

Mark,

My deepest and sincerest condolences are all I have to offer. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.I will be out your way in a few weeks, if you need help with anything please do not hesitate to ask.

John
by jspiezio
Nov 9th, '11, 19:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another friend sinks
Replies: 28
Views: 7053

Vicroy wrote:Sink at night.

UV
That's Lawyer thinkin' for ya.
by jspiezio
Nov 9th, '11, 15:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sportsman 20 in the Keys
Replies: 5
Views: 1328

Damn,

that would have been perfect for Lake Michigan
by jspiezio
Nov 8th, '11, 09:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another friend sinks
Replies: 28
Views: 7053

I read about this on THT Harry, your friend was lucky because it sounds like he was prepared. I am glad they got home safe. $40,000 a day? Come on EPA, what a bull---- thing to do to someone. "I have to say all of the O/B boats with engines on brackets just seem to handle funny to me....they just fe...
by jspiezio
Nov 6th, '11, 20:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Update photos
Replies: 16
Views: 2524

I really like how she looks. keep posting pics please.
by jspiezio
Nov 3rd, '11, 21:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For you machinist out there...
Replies: 15
Views: 3009

Wild stuff!
by jspiezio
Nov 3rd, '11, 07:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For you machinist out there...
Replies: 15
Views: 3009

Harry, I think I found it- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cycloidal_drive Harry, it sounds like a trochoid or gerotor gear. They are used a lot in hydraulic pumps. Here are some links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerotor http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydraulic_pump Harry- I was curios and looked aroun...
by jspiezio
Oct 27th, '11, 05:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 31 article in Soundings magazine...
Replies: 27
Views: 3936

Read the article last night. Sounds beautiful, but there are no interior shots-which is where all the money went. I would like to see the interior it sounded nice. No enclosed head- kept under a fold up cushion Engines are rebuilt 454s. The numbers they are quoting on speed seemed a little off, too ...
by jspiezio
Oct 25th, '11, 22:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Radical idea? or pure genius?
Replies: 55
Views: 20570

Re: Radical idea

2 prominent boat builders today offer this drive system ,Tiara has for several years and Viking in their smaller boats, I looked into the tecknologywhen I was redoing my boat, Cummins advised against it saying the hull wasn't designed for this type thrust , better fuel consumption, better speed ,gr...
by jspiezio
Oct 25th, '11, 17:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 31 article in Soundings magazine...
Replies: 27
Views: 3936

My wife and most ladies on board prefer gas over diesel in my experience. Unless they are breathing two stroke smoke at the dock, but that is for another post.
by jspiezio
Oct 18th, '11, 08:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Garmin Question
Replies: 9
Views: 1546

I know it sounds crazy Tony, because you have the unit grounded as directed, but I have to say it does sound like a grounding problem. Separate ground as these guys have said and it may do the trick.
by jspiezio
Oct 18th, '11, 07:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: suggestions for filling holes in clear acrylic
Replies: 14
Views: 2730

Thank you everyone of you.

I have a call into Marine Plastics now, and if that fails I will proceed as Capt P and Walter suggest.
by jspiezio
Oct 17th, '11, 21:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: suggestions for filling holes in clear acrylic
Replies: 14
Views: 2730

there is a specific adhesive for it, if you have a plastics guy close by maybe get some from him or just ask him to glue it up for you Any suggestions here on LI? Break a coolant shield on one of the Matsuura's...??? Ray I wish it was that simple. Okay, this is part of a large assembly for a new Ca...
by jspiezio
Oct 17th, '11, 17:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: suggestions for filling holes in clear acrylic
Replies: 14
Views: 2730

suggestions for filling holes in clear acrylic

I have a curved acrylic shield that cracked a bit when my guys were drilling holes through it. I need to fill the holes and I am hoping one of the experts on here has been through a similar scenario.

Any pointers?
by jspiezio
Oct 14th, '11, 10:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photos and video from the weekend
Replies: 29
Views: 5803

Great story
by jspiezio
Oct 3rd, '11, 08:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bilge pumps
Replies: 69
Views: 26407

Never heard of it either. Great idea though, will do same.
by jspiezio
Oct 2nd, '11, 16:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram weather... Are you sure?
Replies: 17
Views: 3746

captbone wrote:Last night while I was sleeping, my outboard motor broke into my house and tried to kill me and my family. Luckily the neighbors inboard motor heard what was going on and saved us all. It was a close call.
Probably a four stroke, you can't trust them any further than you can throw them.

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